Ichise
main character
TV
7.6
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Anime DetailsFINISHED
- Format
- TV series
- Episodes
- 22
- Episode length
- 23 min
- Total watch time
- 8 h 26 min
- Status
- Finished
- Aired
- April 17, 2003 – September 25, 2003
- Season
- Spring 2003
- Source
- Original story
- Studio
- MADHOUSE
- Director
- Hiroshi Hamasaki
- Music
- Hajime Mizoguchi, Keishi Urata
- Age rating
- R — Mild Nudity
- Country
- Japan
- AniList score
- 76/100
Estimated watch time
8h 26m
⚡ 5 days at 5 eps/day
Tags & Tropes
Dystopian98%Cyberpunk92%Philosophy89%Noir88%Class Struggle84%Primarily Adult Cast84%Urban84%Survival83%Mafia83%Denpa82%
TVFINISHED2003 SPRING7.6 / 10 AniList score
Texhnolyze
TEXHNOLYZE• TEXHNOLYZE
Synopsis
In a man-made underground society, descendants of a banished generation vie for control of the crumbling city of Lux. Ichise, an orphan turned prize fighter, loses a leg and an arm to satisfy an enraged fight promoter. On the brink of death he is taken in by a young woman doctor and used as a guinea pig for the next evolution of Texhnolyze. With his new limbs, Ichise is taken under the wing of Oonishi, a powerful leader of Organ, an organization with some hold on Lux. As Ichise is drawn deeper into a war for territorial control of the city, he learns of his possible future from the young girl prophet Ran, who guides him from the shadows in his darkest times. With the explosion of the warfare, Ichise must uncover the truth about Lux and fight for his survival as he realizes his destiny. (Source: Anime News Network)
Should you watch Texhnolyze?
Texhnolyze has been well received, with an average AniList score of 76/100 — 64% of 14,218 ratings are 8/10 or higher.
It ranks #5 highest-rated anime of 2003, and #3 most popular anime of 2003, and #2 highest-rated anime of Spring 2003 on AniList.
Of the 27.8K AniList users who started it, 8.4% dropped it, so it is dropped at a typical rate; 17.4K have finished it.
At about 8 h 26 min in total, plan on one to two weeks at a couple of episodes a day.
Best for viewers who enjoy Action, Drama, Psychological — especially dystopian, cyberpunk, philosophy, noir.
Where to Watch Officially
Availability, audio and subtitles vary by region and service.
Episodes
22 episodes are listed.
Trailer
Watch on YouTubeMain cast & voice actors
Creators & key staff
- Director
- Hiroshi Hamasaki
- Series composition
- Chiaki Konaka
- Character design
- Shigeo Akahori
- Music
- Hajime Mizoguchi
- Music
- Keishi Urata
Related entries
Opening & ending themes
Openings (1)
Endings (2)
- ED1“Tsuki no Uta (Song of the Moon)” · eps 1-21
- ED2“Walking Through the Empty Age” by Yoko Ishida · eps 22
Theme data from AnimeThemes.moe.
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Texhnolyze FAQ
How many episodes does Texhnolyze have?
Texhnolyze has 22 episodes of about 23 minutes each, roughly 8 h 26 min in total.
How long does it take to watch Texhnolyze?
About 8 h 26 min back to back. At two episodes a day it takes 11 days; at one hour a day, about 9 days.
Is Texhnolyze finished?
Yes. Texhnolyze has finished airing — the final episode aired September 25, 2003.
Is there a season 2 of Texhnolyze?
No sequel is listed for Texhnolyze as of October 2026.
Is Texhnolyze based on a manga?
No. Texhnolyze is an original anime story, not adapted from a manga or novel.
Who animated Texhnolyze?
Texhnolyze was animated by MADHOUSE and directed by Hiroshi Hamasaki.
Who sings the opening of Texhnolyze?
The opening, "Guardian Angel (Xavier's Edit)", is performed by an uncredited artist.
Where can I watch Texhnolyze?
Texhnolyze is listed on YouTube, Amazon Prime Video. Availability varies by region — check the streaming links on this page.